Eight Best Players on the 2017 Seahawks Roster
By Lee Vowell
![January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) celebrates with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) after catching a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) celebrates with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) after catching a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/12thManRising-cover-1ac75e38f0decc6cbf2f09853c849fd0f6bc7b166a873c42f723bbc92fc730f1.jpg)
5. Doug Baldwin, Wide Receiver
Another undrafted free agent, Baldwin has made himself into a Pro Bowl player. Baldwin does not possess the fastest 40 time. He does not have huge size. But he, like Bennett, is smarter than your average player.
Baldwin used to be known as Angry Doug (maybe still is!). He plays with the proverbial chip on his shoulder. This comes from an inner drive that many players could never entertain. Baldwin thought others were doubting his potential, and he is probably correct. Too small for the NFL? Nope. Too slow? Not at all.
Baldwin will watch film of how to beat the best cornerbacks in the NFL and then go beat them. Is Baldwin the best receiver in the NFL? No. But he is the best wide out on the Seahawks and makes them far better than if he were not playing in Seattle.